Literature Celebrate National Poetry Month with Us! April is National Poetry Month, an annual event that highlights the importance of poets and poetry. Find free resources for this celebration at Prestwick House! By Prestwick House • 2 min read
Free Library Free Grammar and Writing Resources Round-Up Easily introduce key grammar and writing concepts to your students with these downloadable lesson plans and other resources, available now at the English Teacher’s Free Library. By Prestwick House • 4 min read
Free Library Free ELA Halloween Teaching Resources Something wicked this way comes at the English Teacher’s Free Library! Sink your fangs into our creepy free resources. By Prestwick House • 6 min read
Grammar & Writing 6 Fresh Ways to Make Student Research Projects Engaging and Effective If you find that the research paper process has become dry, try these ideas to revitalize and modernize your research unit! By Prestwick House • 5 min read
Free Library Free Grammar and Writing Resources Round-Up Easily introduce key grammar and writing concepts to your students with these downloadable lesson plans and other resources, available now at the English Teacher’s Free Library. By Prestwick House • 4 min read
Grammar & Writing 10 Grammar Mistakes a Writer Should Never Make Help your students avoid common grammar errors with this guide! See which common grammar mistakes can weaken writing, and learn how to fix them with confidence. By Prestwick House • 8 min read
Grammar & Writing Prescriptive vs. Descriptive Approaches to Grammar Learn the differences between the prescriptive and descriptive approaches to grammar study to decide which learning strategy works best for your students. By Prestwick House • 4 min read
Vocabulary Get to the Root of the Reading Problem: Growing Your Vocabulary Helping elementary and middle-school students become stronger readers begins with roots-based vocabulary study! By Prestwick House • 4 min read
Vocabulary Repetition Isn’t Remediation: Why Students Need to See Words and Ideas Again Research consistently shows that repetition isn’t evidence that your instruction has failed; it’s actually one of the primary ways learning becomes permanent. By Prestwick House • 3 min read
Vocabulary 4 Things Vocabulary Instruction Does (and Doesn’t Do) for Literacy What can vocabulary instruction realistically accomplish, and what can’t it do on its own? By Prestwick House • 4 min read
Vocabulary 4 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary Program When it comes to vocabulary, finding new ways to engage your students can be a challenge. Here are four ways to spruce up your current vocabulary program. By Prestwick House • 2 min read
Teaching Tips How to Run a Book Club in the Classroom The book club format encourages student choice and engagement while meeting key academic standards for teaching literature. By Prestwick House • 6 min read
Reading Why Great Reading Instruction Still Happens Between the Lines Technology has transformed the way students access information, but some reading skills can’t be rushed. By Prestwick House • 4 min read
Literature How to Prepare to Teach a Book for the First Time Are you teaching a new book next year? Get tips on building a great literature unit here! By Prestwick House • 2 min read
Reading 3 Reasons Why Students Should Still Read Physical Books Reading books helps students develop stronger language, cognitive, and critical thinking skills. But how does it help, and why are paperback books still important? By Prestwick House • 4 min read
Literature Short Stories to Pair with the Novels You Teach Pairing a short story with a novel is an easy way to help students explore themes, compare characters, and make deeper literary connections—all without adding weeks to your curriculum. By Prestwick House • 8 min read
Teaching Tips How to Run a Book Club in the Classroom The book club format encourages student choice and engagement while meeting key academic standards for teaching literature. By Prestwick House • 6 min read
Reading Why Great Reading Instruction Still Happens Between the Lines Technology has transformed the way students access information, but some reading skills can’t be rushed. By Prestwick House • 4 min read
Literature Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Teach The Odyssey If renewed attention encourages even one more student to pick up Homer’s epic with genuine curiosity, that’s a win for literature teachers everywhere. By Prestwick House • 3 min read
